Two years after erosion at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area was considered "gravely concerning," the coastal wetland in Ontario is now undergoing restoration work to better protect it. In 2019, the ...

Spur dikes—protruding structures extending from riverbanks—are designed to control flow, mitigate bank erosion, and promote sediment deposition.

Spur dike: A bank‐attached structure designed to alter flow patterns, reduce erosion and promote sediment deposition. Scour: The process of sediment removal around hydraulic structures caused by ...